Strategic Commodity Buyer - Engineering & Manufacturing

Pertemps Reading; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PERTEMPS READING is seeking a Commodity Buyer in Wallingford to manage key suppliers and ensure timely delivery of materials for production. You will work with engineering and production teams to maintain smooth operations.

Responsibilities include placing orders, monitoring deliveries, chasing delays, and maintaining accurate supplier data in SAP. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, procurement or supply chain within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience using ERP systems and managing purchase orders in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical/analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure on-time arrivals.
• Chase suppliers when orders are delayed or at risk of late delivery.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Update supplier data and purchase orders in the ERP system (SAP).
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Production teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Read and understand technical drawings and product information.
• Identify and solve supply and delivery issues.
• Support the wider team with additional duties as required.

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

PERTEMPS READING is seeking a Commodity Buyer in Wallingford to manage key suppliers and ensure timely delivery of materials for production. You will work with engineering and production teams to maintain smooth operations.

Responsibilities include placing orders, monitoring deliveries, chasing delays, and maintaining accurate supplier data in SAP. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.